This picture was taken at the peak of my high school track career when I broke records in long-distance running competitions.
Read MoreDiet-Wellness Culture
The age a well-meaning but totally misinformed adult forced dieting on me.
The Complications of Chronic and Sustained Undereating
Whether the individual is age six, thirty-six, or sixty-six; the complications of chronic and sustained undereating are disturbing: bradycardia (abnormally low resting heart rate), A-fib, congestive heart failure, dangerous electrolyte imbalances, hair loss, cognitive decline, forgetfulness, sleep problems, depression, gastroparesis (paralysis of the digestive system), lack of menstrual cycles in women, infertility, weakened immune systems, osteoporosis, liver disease (hepatitis), pancreatitis, kidney failure, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), bloating, feeling cold, high cortisol levels, elevated cholesterol, abnormally low blood pressure, high blood pressure. . .just to name a few.
Read MoreThere's More to Health than a Number on the Scale
Recently, someone asked me the following question on Instagram: "Should a doctor never advise someone to reduce weight to decrease their risk of sleep apnea, diabetes, pressure on the joints, etc.?"
How Being a Weight Loss “Success Story” Triggered an Eating Disorder
In the summer of 2008, I embarked on a journey to get my health back by experimenting with plant-based nutrition.